THE-115 Backstage Practicum

The Backstage Practicum provides students the opportunity to participate in the semester's main stage production as a backstage technician, or work for an outside theatre organization in the same capacity. Students can serve as the stage manager, light board operator, sound technician, costume dresser, prop runner, or on the shift crew. Technical positions will vary with the needs of each production. This course may be repeated more than once. The course is open to all students, but permission of instructor is required to insure backstage assignment. Course graded as satisfactory/unsatisfactory.

Credits

1

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

30

Department

• Visual and Performing Arts

Grading Scheme

• Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Participate in applied learning by attending technical and dress rehearsals.
2. Perform assigned position during all performances. Possible positions may include: follow spot operator, light board operator, sound board operator, projectionist, properties crew, shift crew, dresser, stage manager, house manager, or assistant stage manager.
3. Log a minimum of 30 hours of experience.